Giants Stun n O'Connell Deal
Baseball scouts differ on Jimmy O'Connell and Cavemey as New York weighs the $75,000 purchase and future value. Some see O'Connell as a potential big leaguer, others doubt his arm or age, while Cavensy faces age concerns and Pillette a knee issue. Duffy Lewis Knight Alves Rath and Bill Lange defend McGraw’s move to keep O'Connell in the minors another year.
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Cronnell
Cavensy
Pillette
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Duffy Lewis
Knight
Alves
Morris Rath
Bill Lange
T McGraw
Nate Siegel set for tough bout with Mickey Walker at Commercial A C
Boston fans praise Nate Siegel of Revere for agreeing to fight Newark welter Mickey Walker on Friday night at Mechanic's Hall. Siegel seeks a rematch with Eddie Heginn and hopes victories boost a return bout with local champion Kirby. Walker arrives late tonight or tomorrow, anticipated to push Siegel to hard work notes.
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Nate Siegel
Revere
Mickey Walker
Newark
A. C
Nate
Walker
Siegel
Wich Ig
Kirby
Commercial A. C
Coaches Ban Pro Football Moves From College Ranks
New York Dec 27 Leading college coaches meeting at the Hotel Astor urged the American Football Coaches Association to press officials to bar players and staff who accept professional contracts from college contests. They also advocated a tougher penalty for illegal shifts and enforcement of rules to stop defensive interference on passes. Notable attendees included Daly Heisman Wilce Camp Warner and Rockne.
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Hotel Astor Lastight
Nelon Metcalf
Oberlin
Arles Daly
West Point
Ohn Wilce
Ohio State
Fielding H. Yost
Michigan
America
Rules Committee
Sanford
Notre Dame
Army
Notré Dame
Navy
Glenn Warner
Pittsburg
Charles Daly
John Heisman
Penna
Georgia
Charles Meehan
Syracuse
George Gauthier
Ohio Wesleyan
Nelson Metcalf
W. H. Cowell
New Hampshire
W. Fetzer
North Carolina State
M. McDonald
New York University
L. P. Belmont
Texas
C. R. Williams
Virginia
Knute Rockne
W. C. Reffery
Washington and Lee
Coaches seek clear split between college and professional football
A resolution calls for complete separation of college and professional football, barring college coaches from pro games and urging Western Conference and Central Board action. The discussion centered on penalties for clipping and enforcement, with strong advocacy against the practice cited by Rutgers and Cornell representatives and a clash with Penn State’s Bezdek.
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Central Board
Foster Sanford
Rutgers
Turk Gardner
Gil Doble
Cornell
Hugo Bezdek
Penn
Hugo
Inter
Gillett Led Team in Four Ball Golf Defeat at Pinehurst
In Pinehurst North Carolina on December 27 Speaker Gillett and colleagues lost a four ball match to Judge John Barton Payne F K Hustis William Pibb and A Lucien Walker. Walker posted a 98 for best round while Gillett led his team with a medal score of 10.
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N. C
Gillett
House of Representatives
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Henderson
Nevada
Lindsay Russell
New York
John Barton Payne
Chicago
F. K. Hustis
William Pibb
A. Lucien Walker
Walker
Y M C A Gymnasium Championship Set for Jan 19
The Boston mid winter championships will be held January 19 at the Y M C A Gymnasium. The January 12 meet will be combined with the 19th event and all Y schools members and gym men are invited to compete. A two lap time event with running start is added to test relay material.
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Boston
Fym
Murray Wins Over Shaw in New Jersey Boxing Opener
Johnny Murray of the Bronx outpointed Willie Shaw of Bayonne in a 12 round feature at the Arena Jersey City. Sally Seaman and Battling Reddy drew in a 12 round main event at Star Sporting Club. A second 12 round bout between two fighters ended in a draw.
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Jersey City
Johnny Murray
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Willie Shaw
Bayonne
Sally Seaman
Battling Reddy
Star Sporting Club
Twoan Botby Michaels
Wise Morris Elec
Boxing Gossip Sparks Winter Ring Action in Boston
Fans attended Tuckey’s wrestling tourney at the Mechanic’s building signaling a boxing revival. Plans include George’s carnival next month and multiple Grand Opera House shows on Tuesday nights. There are debates over whether Joe Stone of Dorchester meets Quincy at the Grand or the Mechanic’s, with tickets available at Room 12, 28 School Street and 349 Washington Street. Reports from New York outline Martin’s upset over Dwyer as referees push for handshakes, while Manny Manning, Willie Jackson and Diogenes’ lamp feud continue. Promoters eye armory permits to host major bouts, with Bitty Gibson aiming to challenge at the Garden, and talk of Burman versus Herman and a potential Boston stage for 10 to 15 round matches.
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Grand Opera House
Joe Stone
Dorchester
Quincy
Mechanic's Building
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School Street
Carlyle A. C
Dwyer
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New York Herald
State National Guard
Tex Rickard
Bitty Gibson
Garden
Jack Curley
State Athletic Commission
Toronto Beats Pittsburg In Exhibition Hockey
Toronto defeats Pittsburg 5 to 1 in an exhibition game at Pittsburgh. Toronto, holder of the Allan Trophy of Canada, dominates the matchup.
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Pittsburg
University of Toronto
Canada
Brothers Rivalry on the Gridiron Near Boston
Newton High’s Tudor Bowen and George Bowen, two brothers rising stars, draw college attention as they balance football with academics. George, 18, weighs 176 pounds and will graduate in June, while Tudor, 156 pounds, has two more years. Dartmouth favors George and Harvard may pursue Tudor, as both brothers train with Coach Allie Dickinson and gain All Scholastic mentions.
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Tudor Bowen
Newton High
Dartmouth
White
Tudor
Harvard
Sporting
George
Newton
Allie Dickinson
Callahare Brothers
Bowen Brothers
Tut
Harvara
B A A Celebrates 34th Birthday At Exeter Street Club
The Boston Athletic Association marks its thirty fourth anniversary at Exeter street headquarters tonight with junior events in the forenoon and a vaudeville show and dinner at 8 15 led by Keith's performers. President Henry Lapham has steered the club to a flourishing period amid wide amateur sport recognition.
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Exeter Street
Henry Lapham
Keith's
Ex-Dempsey Partners in Ring Battle in New Bedford
Tonight in New Bedford Jack Renault formerly of Canada and claimant of the heavyweight title there faces Dan Dowd of South Boston in a ten round bout. The fight is expected to be close and draws interest because both have sparred with Jack Dempsey at different times. Renault joined Dempsey in Atlantic City last summer while Dowd trained with the champion before his win over Bill Brennan in New York.
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Ring Battle Tonight
Jack Renault
Canada
Dan Dowd
Sooth
Boston
New Bedford
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Dowd
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennan
New York
Jack
Atlantic City
TECH CHESSMEN INCREASE LEAD AFTER WIN
Massachusetts Institute of Technology beat the College of the City of New York 3 to 1 to extend its lead in the Intercollegiate Chess League. Boston players now hold six wins in seven games, with one postponed. New York University rose to second after tying City College and beating Pennsylvania. Cornell did not play. In the C H Y P league in Brooklyn, Columbia defeated Yale 3-0 with one draw and Harvard defeated Princeton 21-23 to 11-2.
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Yale
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Brooklyn
National indoor boys tennis title upset at opening
William Winsman, the reigning national indoor boys champion, fell to Arthur R. Glore of Princeton 15-13 6-4 in the opening round of the junior national indoor championship. The hard fought match kicks off a week long tournament.
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New York
William Winsman
Arthur R. Glore
Princeton
McGill To Meet Tech At Arena
McGill University prepares for a game against Tech at the arena. The Montreal collegians are praised for strong coaching which has produced well developed hockey teams in major leagues.
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McGill University
The
Dominion
Montreal Collegians
McGill
McGill Set To Face Tech In Key Hockey Clash
Art Ross mentored McGill and taught tricks from pro hockey. Tech coach Ed Powers names Hugh Nickle Johnny Du Vernet and John MacNeil as seasoned players. Tech students plan to attend Thursday’s game in a full turnout.
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Canada
McGill
Trursway
Technology
Montreal
Collegians
Tech
Ed Powers
Ontario
Institute
Hugh Nickle
Johnny du Vernet
John MacNeil
Canadaian Tech
Semi Finalists Fight in Boston Boxing Show
Four 10 round bouts and one 6 round bout at the Grand Opera House feature Red Chapman versus Mickey Travers after a prior crowded semi final. Tom Cotter faces Joe Stone with Barney McAteer against Young Donahue as local fans expect high action. Mickey Kirst meets Young Hamlin in Nashua bound showdown.
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Carlyle Club
Grand Opera House
Red” Chapman
Chelsea
Mickey Travers
New Haven
Eddie Shevlin
Paul Doyle
Tom Cotter
Joe Stone
Quincy Granite
Cotter
Stone
Bis
Barney McAteer
South Boston
Young Donahue
South End
Mickey Kirst
St. Paul
Young Harris
Young Hamlin
Nashua
N.hh
Grand Opera House hosts big wrestling card next Tuesday
A major wrestling event at the Grand Opera House features world middleweight champion Joe Turner defending against Paul Bowser of Newark, Ohio in two falls out of three. Other bouts include Adolph Marshall versus Charles Metro and world champion lady wrestler Cora Livingston facing May Kelly. Tickets are at the Howard Athenaeum downtown.
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Grand Opera House
Joe Turner
Paul Bowser
Newark
Ohio
Turner
Bowser
Waino Ketonen
Worcester
Jim Prokos
Peter Goulette
John Kilonis
Adolph Marshall
Charles Metro
Boston
Marshall
Brunswick
Metro
Cora Livingston
May Kelly
South Boston
Onerall
Howard Athenaeum
Curling dates set for Grand National events
Utica announces schedule for major curling trophies led by Gordon medal at Mohawk Schenectady January 31 and Utica hosted medals on February 2 and 4 including Canada versus United States Gordon International medal.
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Grand National Curling Club of America
W. A. Clark
Gordon
Mohawk Club
Schenectady
Mitehell
Alleh
Canada
United States
President Erickson hailed as Wash. Jefferson’s big back
The 1919 Wash. Jefferson back Harold Erickson of Maynard Minnesota nicknamed the Minnesota Flash is praised for multiple standout runs. His kick and evasive moves helped a 13 to 0 win over Syracuse and a noted performance against West Virginia. Erickson’s speed defensive play and 188 pound frame make him a key asset for the team.
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Pent
Harold Erickson
Maynard
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Jeff
Syracuse
Orange
Pitt
Wash.Jeff
Erickson
Ackley
Minnesota Flash
Erick
Prickson
West Virginia
Detroit
California
Erickson to Star For Tournament Of Roses Clash
In Pasadena on January 2, Erickson meets California in the Tournament of Roses feature game. The Great Lakes Naval Training School back previously starred against Mare Island Gobs, helping a naval win. Erickson is noted as unorthodox but effective, delaying then exploding past defenders.
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California
Uncle Sam
Great Lakes Naval Training School
Mare Island Gobs
Great Lakes
Erickson
Hoyle
Giants Sued for 100000 Over Polo Grounds Incident
Frank Lang files suit against National Exhibition Company owners of the Giants seeking 100000 in damages. He says on May 15 his four year old daughter Frieda slipped through seats at the Polo Grounds and fell 20 feet, with injuries deemed permanent. Lang seeks 75000 for his daughter and 25000 for himself for loss of services.
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Frank Lang
National Exhibition Company
Polo Grounds
Giants
Lang
Frieda
Oregon Defeats Hawaii 47 0 in Honolulu Following Forward Passing Showcase
In Honolulu yesterday Oregon's football team routed Hawaii 47 to 0. The mainland squad dominated with sharp forward passing while the Hawaii line struggled to contain them, showing the visitors clearly outclassed in most aspects of play.
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Honolulu
T. H
Bert Williams Wins Decision in 40 Rounds at Armory
In New York at the 9th Regt Armory Bert Williams defeated Tormy Sullivan in 40 rounds. The undercard ended with Battling Bodd and Jimmy Carter drawing. The main bout between Kid Bacon and Jimmy Mack also ended in a draw.
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New York
Bert Williams
Tormy Sullivan
Battling Bodd
Jimmy Carter
Kid Bacon
Jimmy Mack
Crescent A C Beats Holy Cross In Home Victory
The Crescent A C backer team defeated Holy Cross 26 to 9 at home. Holy Cross led 9 to 3 early but Crescent closed the gap and pulled ahead to win.
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Crescent A. C
Holy Cross
York
Two Shoe City Teams Battle In Haverhill Schedule
Haverhill High football announces a two year contract with Brockton High. The first game will be in Haverhill, with a return game in Brockton next year. Readied opponents include Manchester New Hampshire Lowell Lawrence St John’s Prep Chicopee Malden Lynn Classical Angonia Conn Lewiston Me.
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Haverhill High
Brockton High
Broderick
Shoe City
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Manchester
N. H
Lowell
Lawrence
St. John’s Prep
Chico
British Golf Champs Taylor and Herd to Contest US Open
James H Taylor and Alec Sandy Herd, both British champions aged over 50, will compete in the National Open Golf Championship at Skokie Club Chicago next summer. They plan a brief US tour, arriving New York July 1 and playing about three events weekly before the July 11 championship.
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James H. Taylor
Great Britain
Alec Sandy Herd
United States
Skokie Club
Canada
Taylor
America
Chicaco
Harry Vardon
New York
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